Poms Succumb to the Heat

Yesterday was another hot humid day on the ground, with thunderstorms and rain.

The tasking was either brilliant or lucky, but either way the tasks in all classes were achievable, at quite high speeds.

Pilots reported variable climbs from 8kts to 2kts depending on the conditions, with all pilots reporting rain 4 to 5 times on task. Maximum heights were around 8000’, producing some of the fastest speeds so far during the competition.

Pete managed to stick with a winning gaggle for ¾ of the task and got a good speed, Alan also had a good day. In case you were wondering Pete did indeed get a “Welcome to Poland” text on his phone during the flight.

One poor American outlanded about as far away as possible causing an International retrieve, since he landed in the Czech Republic (around 5 hours return).

In the evening we had the International night where each country has a table with traditional fares. On the Australian table we had some Australian wines from Tescos with bread olive oil and balsamic vinegar which went down well.

We learned that the British Team Captain Pete Masson (who won the first Club Class Worlds at Gawler) has been taken to hospital with heat stroke and severe dehydration. He also has some sort of stomach bug and will be in hospital for 2 days.

Today is hot and humid again. The briefing has been delayed until 10.30am due to uncertainty over the weather.